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  1. ArkFastpitch

    DD wants her swing analyzed

    My DD wants her swing looked at and suggestions made for improvement. However she doesn't want me to post videos publicly. She regularly reads these forums and doesn't want the shaming and bashing that others have gotten. She has given me permission to send her videos privately by email or text...
  2. ArkFastpitch

    UIL rules

    I have some friends that play ball in Texas. Their DD just started highschool ball. The tourney team that she played on during the fall are mostly 8th graders and still able to play together. The tourney team coach is trying to convince the parents that she can play both. Can anyone direct me to...
  3. ArkFastpitch

    Long toss

    I got into a discussion the other day while DD was doing some of her long toss work. I was asked approximately how fast she would have to throw from certain distances to make it to the plate. I remember seeing a post on here with that info on it but I couldn't find it to show. Does anyone...
  4. ArkFastpitch

    Lighter bat???

    DDs has been going to a new hitting coach for about 3 months now. About a month ago he cut lessons off short and told her next time she came in to bring a bat that is at least 2ozs lighter than what she has been swinging for the last year. DD is 5'4" and about 130lbs and has been swinging a...
  5. ArkFastpitch

    Baseball hitting instructor

    First off, my intent with this post is not to debate whether or not there is any difference between a "baseball" swing and a "softball" swing. That horse has been beat to death. Here's my dilemma. We are currently looking for another hitting instructor for DD. There are two "softball"...
  6. ArkFastpitch

    Demarini CF6 for sale

    30/20 Demarini CF6 still in very good shape. Bat may have 200 hits on it. $125 shipped..
  7. ArkFastpitch

    What is under the tree this year?

    Ok, DD has made it VERY clear that she does not want anything softball related for Christmas. So I want to live vicariously through y'all. What's under or going to be under the tree this year?
  8. ArkFastpitch

    Glove Repair

    Does anyone have any suggestions on a good glove repair service? DDs glove has taken a beating and is in need of a relacing and good cleaning. I figured Winter break would be a great time to get it done.
  9. ArkFastpitch

    Old vs New

    Just curious as to how some of the newer composites stack up vs some of the older work horses such as the Demarini Phenix or Easton scn4b. I know there are a lot of biased opinions but I am talking about an apples to apples comparison.
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    She is doing her job

    DD has picked up with a new 12u team for fall. She was really excited to play with this team in the beginning because when we had played against them in tourneys, they seemed like a really talented team. We have now played in 4 tourneys with this team and only won 5 games. The defense is...
  11. ArkFastpitch

    2015 -11 Xenos

    Just curious if anyone has had a chance to really put the new -11 Xenos through their paces. I bought DD one a couple weeks ago and it doesn't seem to have that Xeno pop.
  12. ArkFastpitch

    LXT or Xeno?

    I'm in the market for a new bat for DD. She has been swinging a CF6 and loved it but she is now wanting to try something else. She has shown some interest in a new Xeno but I've seen some pretty good things from the LXT. Anyone have any input or suggestions?
  13. ArkFastpitch

    Reading batters for pitch selection

    Just curious as to what some of the pitching gurus look for in batters to decide what pitch to throw in what location. What do you look for in the swing, stance, position in the box and situation? What pitch do you call for each scenario?
  14. ArkFastpitch

    12u pitching cleat suggestion

    Can anyone suggest a good light weight and durable molded cleat? DD has been wearing Tanel Rev D's for a few seasons and is now complaining about how heavy they are compared to her "el cheapo" practice cleats.
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    Is it worth it?

    DD has been playing TB for several years now and we are always looking for better opportunities for her. Out of all the "wish list" of teams she wants to play with, the top of her list has offered to pick her up. They are a multi-team organization that is well coached and extremely successful in...
  16. ArkFastpitch

    Foot position on 1st base

    DD was called for obstruction several times "by the same umpire" this weekend. I questioned the call and the only explanation I could get was that she had her foot too close to the corner of the bag not allowing the runner a clear path to inside corner. DD has played 1st base for 5 years and...
  17. ArkFastpitch

    Movin On Up

    Spring TB season is rapidly coming to a close for DD and we are moving to 12u in the fall. Her transition to I/R is progressing nicely but now we are throwing a kink in the chain. What suggestions do the gurus have for making this transition "painless"?
  18. ArkFastpitch

    Too busy to work on mechanics?

    Need some input from the pitching gurus. DD is a 10u pitcher playing rec league 2 nights a week and TB on the weekends. She goes to pitching lessons one day a week and manages to squeeze in a practice here and there. With a schedule like that would it be wise to even attempt to push any extra...
  19. ArkFastpitch

    Control issues

    10u DD switched from H/E to a whip style release about a month and a half ago. She was incredibly accurate pitching H/E but after a lot of reading here and research we went ahead and made the switch. Her speed has increased tremendously even though we are still working on a leg drive issue. My...
  20. ArkFastpitch

    Leg Drive Help!!!

    DD is a 10u pitcher and has been pitching for the last 2 1/2 years. For the last 2 years we have really been trying to get a good leg drive out of her. We have tried every drill and exercise known to man. When she does her dry pitch drills "no ball" she does beautifully, but as soon as you put a...

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